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Vintage Library

Welcome to the third floor

Meet our library. This space doubles as a meeting room; filled with lush plants during the winter; offering a unique and versatile space for creative projects.

The 300 sq. ft. room features 10 ft. vintage tin ceilings, southern-facing windows with natural light, and park views. Fully soundproof, it’s ideal for documentary interviews and live audio recordings, with soundproof second-layer windows for optimal acoustics. The space includes an adjoining area for production crew gear and a 500 sq. ft. loading dock for easy staging.

Located in a 1920s industrial Smoked Fish Factory with a stainless steel elevator, it provides access to multiple distinct filming locations within the same building. Let us know your production needs—we offer more than just one space for your creative vision.

Cozy library room with tall wooden bookshelves filled with books, a wooden dining table with chairs, an orange armchair with a yellow pillow, potted plants on window shelves, a colorful rug, and globes hanging from the ceiling.

  • Library: 300 sq feet

    Ceiling: 10’

    Power: 3 x 20 amp electrical walkway threshold guards to offset a trip hazard

    • Four extension cords

    • Custom expandable table and chairs

    • Lounge chair

    • Bookshelves and books

    • Spiral Staircase

    • Single bathroom with lockable dressing room

  • Included in your rental of the Industrial Loft:

    • Above cabinet and in-fan unit RGB/bi-lights that can be remote-controlled,

    • Natural Light

      • The soundproof windows can be filtered with curtains. For blackout, please bring your own materials.

    Electricity:

    • 3 x 20 amp electrical walkway threshold guards to offset a trip hazard

    • Circuit breaker can be accessed

  • This is a 100 yr old industrial building. The floors and ceilings are 2 ft thick concrete with 1 ft thick brick walls.

    The soundproof windows made with two layers, including quarter-inch safety glass, are perfect for audio recordings, interviews, and live music.

  • Our loading dock, ramps, and elevator are perfect for loading equipment and material. Nothing needs to be lifted, roll your equipment out of the vehicle straight into the freight elevator.

    • Double truck in-house loading dock

    • Loading ramps

    • Freight Elevator: 4’6”W x 4’6”D x 7’H; Door Width, 3’7”

    • Wide Industrial Stairwell

    • Street Parking (ask about driveway parking)

    • High speed internet

    Conveniently located near the 4, L, M, J, and G train lines.

  • No smoking in the building.

    No alcohol allowed after 7:00 p.m.

    Host is open to helping with any kind of props.

    Anything that's going to be added or removed, even temporary, from the walls, ceiling, etc needs to have pre-approval.

    Anything electrical requiring further than plugging into outlets needs to be pre-arranged with approval.

    If you have a crew of more than 15 people or constant door activity, the host recommend adding a studio manager to your production to facilitate usage of the freight elevator, answering questions to crew members regarding space concerns etc.

  • Our rental rates depend on your project’s total hours, number of total guests, and add-ons.

    For more information about pricing, inquiries about prop rentals, or studio bundles; please contact us!

Check it out

Get a feel for our space. See some of our in-house lighting included in the space rental. Hear what makes our studios different.

Take our 1 minute tour of the Library!

Floor plan of the third floor showcasing an industrial loft and a vintage library, with dimensions and an elevator.

Floor Plan

A Showcase of Some Productions Filmed in Our Library

A Versatile Creative Hub

Nestled in a historic 1920s industrial building, this soundproof library offers a unique setting for a variety of productions, including documentaries, music videos, and films. With its seamless lighting options, adjoining production gear area, and access to a 500 sq. ft. loading dock, this space is perfect for both intimate shoots and large-scale projects.

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New Prop Rentals

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New Prop Rentals ⋆

  • A shirtless man sitting in a yellow armchair by a window, with a woman sitting at a wooden table with plants and camera gear, in a room with bookshelves.
  • A cozy library room with bookshelves filled with books, a wooden table with potted plants, and a mounted animal head on the wall.
  • A live recording of a singer and guitarist performing in a cozy room with bookshelves, audience, and recording equipment.
  • Interior of a library or bookstore with wooden bookshelves filled with books, a spiral staircase with a person sitting on top, a person lying on the floor under the staircase, a long wooden table with chairs, and decorative globes on top of the bookshelves.
  • A cozy room with bookshelves, a spiral staircase, a wooden dining table with chairs, and numerous potted plants on shelves and windowsills, creating a lush, green space.
  • A cozy room filled with various houseplants placed on shelves, tables, and the floor, with sunlight coming through large windows. The room has wooden floors, a brick wall, and a bookshelf on the right. The caption reads "Plants as movable props option."
  • Indoor filming studio with a person seated on a chair holding equipment, two people working at a table, various lighting and camera equipment, and a black backdrop.
  • Bookshelves filled with books on either side of a doorframe, with a mounted animal head above, leading to a room with exposed brick walls and lighting.
  • A cozy living room with tall wooden bookshelves filled with books, a yellow upholstered armchair, a wooden dining table with chairs, and plants near the window. Globes are placed on top of the bookshelves, and a ceiling fan hangs from the white textured ceiling.
  • A cozy library room with wooden bookshelves filled with books, a rustic wooden table with potted succulents, and a large potted plant on the left. There is a taxidermy goat head mounted on the wall near the ceiling.
  • A wooden extension plank and ladder jack support frame on a large rustic table inside a room with bookshelves, potted plants, and a window.
  • Webpage showcasing Brooklyn Optics Industrial Location with reviews highlighting soundproofing, a magical touch, and rare find, including customer photos, names, roles, star ratings, and review comments.
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    Industrial Loft

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  • An indoor space with a wooden dining table and chairs, filled with potted plants on window shelves and a large bookshelf, with a spiral staircase, ceiling fan, and globe decorations hanging from the ceiling.

    Vintage Library

    The 300 sq. ft. soundproof room, suitable for interviews and audio recordings, has 10 ft. tin ceilings, south-facing windows with natural light and park views, and second-layer windows for improved acoustics.

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  • A rooftop garden party setup with a metal table decorated with lemons, orange drinks, and floral arrangements, surrounded by potted plants and greenery, with city buildings in the background.

    Rooftop Gardens

    Over 2,500 sq. ft., including a main garden of and upper levels, we have stunning vistas overlooking the city, all are accessible via freight elevator.

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  • A man with a beard wearing a suit and tie, holding a phone, standing on an industrial staircase in a dimly lit environment with blue lighting, a brick wall, and a 'Wet Paint' sign.

    Stairwell & Elevator

    The distressed stairwell, 1940s stainless steel freight elevator, and industrial fire escape provide three unique filming locations within the space.

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